Consumers and NGOs are calling for environmentally friendly production methods, non-hazardous products and more in-depth knowledge about the manufacturing processes. Recurring ecological scandals and product recalls have shaken the consumer’s trust in the textile industry. Pro-actively managing all environmental aspects during production will be crucial for future success. The bluesign® standard addresses this situation with it’s intelligent “Input Stream Management”. The standard is built around five principles: Resource productivity, consumer safety, air emission, water emission and occupational health and safety. It is designed to provide “Environment, Health and Safety” (EHS) solutions on all levels. The bluesign® standard tackles the problem at its roots. Instead of focusing on finished product testing, all input streams - from raw materials, to chemical components, to water and energy resources - are analyzed with a sophisticated “Input Stream Management” process. Prior to production, every component is assessed and receives a rating based on its ecotoxicological impact eliminating potentially harmful substances before production even begins. Only products that meet the bluesign® standard in every aspect and that are entirely made of bluesign® approved fabrics and bluesign® approved components gain this unique label which stands for skin-friendly and low-contaminant textiles, for innovative resource-conserving and environmentally friendly production methods and for uncompromising functionality and quality.